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Why is Golden Rice pale yellow in color?

A) Rich in Beta-Carotene B) Rich in Phycobilins
C) Rich in Chlorophyll D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rich in Beta-Carotene

Explanation:

Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) denotes a genetically modified rice capable of biosynthesizing and accumulating β-carotene (provitamin A) in the endosperm, yielding a characteristic yellow color in the polished grains. Golden rice was developed to help cope with vitamin A deficiency, a problem that prevails in developing countries, affecting millions (Underwood, 2000; UNICEF, 2000). Vitamin A deficiency causes mortality and growth retardation in children and frequently impairs vision, leading to blindness. It also contributes indirectly to anemia by interfering with iron bioavailability.

 

The endosperm of Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) is yellow due to the accumulation of β-carotene (provitamin A) and xanthophylls. The product of the two carotenoid biosynthesis transgenes used in Golden Rice results in Pale Yellow color.

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Q:

Golden Revolution in India refers to growth of

 

A) Rice B) Wheat
C) Honey D) Fish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Honey

Explanation:

Golden Revolution in India refers to increase in the production of Honey and other Horticulture. The period between 1991 to 2003 is referred to as Golden Revolution Period.

 

 

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Of the following, the town does not come within the National Capital Region(NCR) is

A) Panipat B) Rohtak
C) Khurja D) Mathura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mathura

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Blue litmus paper is converted into red in solution of _______

A) Acid B) Base
C) Alkali D) Salt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Acid

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The digital computer was developed primarily in

A) USA B) UK
C) Russia D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) USA

Explanation:

A digital computer accepts, processes and outputs data in digitized forms. The digital computer was developed primarily in Unites States of America.

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The Administrative council os shivaji was known as 

A) Parishad B) Mantri Parishad
C) Ashta Pradhan D) Rajya Parishad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ashta Pradhan

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The Sunga ruler Bhaga erected a monolithic 'Garuda' at  

A) Varanasi B) Besnagar
C) Rajagriha D) Pataliputra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Besnagar

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Which of the following is an abnormal constituent of urine?

A) Creatinine B) Uric acid
C) Glucose D) Urea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Glucose

Explanation:

Normally, urine contains water and wastes, such as urea, uric acid, creatinine, and some ions. However, some of these substances may be abnormally elevated, which usually indicates that something is wrong with the body.

 

The following are some of the abnormal constituents of urine::

Albumin

Bilirubin

Glucose

Ketone bodies

Blood

Microbes

White blood cells

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